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New corporate income tax law aims to halt tax evasion

 In the latest draft of Law on Corporate Income Tax, the Ministry of Finance has raised a regulation aimed at preventing multinational companies with related-party transactions from evading taxes.

Programme adopted to promote IT application in State agencies

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a target programme on information technology for the 2016-2020 period, with the aim of  promoting the application of IT in State agencies.

Vietnam attends ADMM Retreat in Singapore

 Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (ADMM Retreat) in Singapore on February 6.

Vietnamese stocks endure another strong selloff

 Vietnamese shares underwent another strong decline on February 6 as investor sentiment remained negative following the selloff that had spread across global markets.

Domestic OTA reforms to compete with foreign giants

Several years ago, Vietnamese could name only several foreign online travel agents (OTAs), but  more and more Vietnamese OTAs have become well known.

Thai tycoon charged over poaching in protected sanctuary

 The head of one of Thailand's largest construction firms has been charged for allegedly poaching in a protected wildlife sanctuary, 

Taiwan earthquake: Series of powerful aftershocks hit Hualien

 Aftershocks continue to rattle Taiwan after a strong earthquake that killed at least two people and injured more than 200 others.

Traditional village makes about 468,600 Chung cakes before Tet

Tranh Khuc village in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district is estimated to make about 468,600 banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) ahead of the 2018 Lunar New Year.

Vietnamese taxi company sues Grab for unfair business practices

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court commenced trial looking into the suit initiated by the local domestic taxi operator Vinasun against the popular ride hailing service, Grab, on accusations of unfair business practices. 

Vietnamese fisherman in distress rescued by Chinese authorities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing and Consulate General in China’s Guangzhou province to deploy citizen protection measures for a Vietnamese fisherman rescued at sea by Chinese authorities.

Vietnamese citizens warned not to travel to Maldives

The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Vietnamese citizens not to travel to the Maldives these days as the country declared a 15-day state of emergency starting from February 5 due to a political crisis.

Vietnam, China hold regular deputy foreign ministers’ meeting

The annual Vietnam-China deputy foreign ministers’ meeting was held in China’s Guangzhou province on February 5-6.

Farmers to see good profits from red mandarin for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers who grow red mandarins in Dong Thap Province’s Lai Vung District expect to earn a good profit during the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival which falls on February 16. 

Social News 7/2

 Facebook comes to the rescue, Wide range of specialties on offer at 2018 Spring Fair, Winners of the 2017 WeChoice Awards announced, Trial on Da River broken pipes starts on March 5

Smelly but delicious: Shrimp paste of Ninh Binh

 'Mam tep' (shrimp paste) may sound quite intimidating dish, but don’t let the pungent smell prevent you from trying the interesting specialty of Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province.

The snowstorm that switched on a nation

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese flag tied to a pole and thrust into a mound of freshly fallen snow by midfielder Duy Manh set the tone for the celebrations that followed Viet Nam’s defeat by Uzbekistan...

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/2

Property market attracts $77.6 million in FDI in January, Vietnamese economy shows positive signals in January, Auto imports in record drop in January: GSO, Vietnam ranks third in natural rubber production, export

Colourful street murals in Hanoi

 The murals painted on the sealed archways of the railway viaduct on Phung Hung Street, Hanoi have been completely finished, bringing a new, lively look to the area.

Chinese capital keeps heading for Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Cash flow worth billions of dollars from China in manufacturing, finance, infrastructure, real estate and e-commerce is flowing to Vietnam. 

Vietnam lacks green spaces, suburbs expand to fill need

VietNamNet Bridge - The face of urban areas is expected to see big changes in the future as Vietnamese consumers want more green spaces.